Offshore staff

ABERDEEN, UK – Forum Subsea Technologies has completed seas trials in Norway of its newest ROV, the XLe Spirit.

This is the smallest in a new range electric observation-class ROVs, but with sufficient power to perform subsea maintenance and repair tasks.

In partnership with Innova, Forum tested the vehicle in a fjord in a water depth of 500 m (1,640 ft), confirming standard and ancillary equipment capabilities, including cameras, lights, altimeters, and sonars.

The XLe Spirit has an optional electric or hydraulic five-function manipulator arm. Its self-regulating power feature is said to compensate for tether losses, ensuring a constant and stable power delivery to the vehicle, regardless of tether length.

Other features said to maximize stability for use as a sensor platform, include regulated propulsion power and various auto-functions for positioning and flying.

10/09/2019